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Tennessee Unveils All-Black Uniforms as Adidas Replaces Nike

7/10/2026

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Volunteers Debut Dark-Mode

Tennessee Volunteers football unveiled new all-black “dark-mode” uniforms on July 9, 2026.
Adidas became the official apparel provider on July 1, 2026 under a ten-year deal, replacing Nike.
The all-black uniforms with orange pants, block numerals, a collar slogan and a black-circle Power T will debut against Clemson on Aug. 5, 2026 and again on Sept. 5, 2026.
Coach Josh Heupel said the partnership will give current and future Vols world-class resources.

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Volunteers Launch Gear

Adidas merchandise will reach retail stores on July 10, 2026 after an online rollout.
From July 6 to July 9, the university posted social-media reveals of orange, white, Summitt Blue and dark-mode kits each morning.
Deputy Athletics Director Alicia Longworth said the partnership makes Tennessee “an everything school” and that staggered releases focus fan attention.
The deal backs the Vols’ name-image-and-likeness (NIL) strategy and a Smokey Grey football uniform will debut in July.

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Volunteers Debut Dark-Mode

Tennessee Volunteers football unveiled new all-black “dark-mode” uniforms on July 9, 2026.
Adidas became the official apparel provider on July 1, 2026 under a ten-year deal, replacing Nike.
The all-black uniforms with orange pants, block numerals, a collar slogan and a black-circle Power T will debut against Clemson on Aug. 5, 2026 and again on Sept. 5, 2026.
Coach Josh Heupel said the partnership will give current and future Vols world-class resources.

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